Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmosphere of anxiety.

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.

What greater aspiration and challenge are there for a mother than the hope of raising a great son or daughter?

In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time.

When you hold your baby in your arms the first time, and you think of all the things you can say and do to influence him, it's a tremendous responsibility. What you do with him can influence not only him, but everyone he meets and not for a day or a month or a year but for time and eternity.

Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

Money is never to be squandered or spent ostentatiously. Some of the greatest people in history have lived lives of the greatest simplicity. Remember it's the you inside that counts.